Deloitte UK has appointed two independent non-executives in response to the Audit Firm Governance Code.

Gerry Grimstone is currently chairman of Standard Life and has previously held senior positions within the Department of Health and Social Security, HM Treasury and Schroders.

DeAnne Julius was a founding member of the Monetary Policy Committee and is currently chairman of Chatham House whilst serving on the boards of Roche Switzerland and Jones Lang LaSalle USA.

Deloitte UK chairman David Cruickshank said the non-executive board members will oversee the public interest aspects of the firms business with the intention “to form an active dialogue with the firm to help shape and influence our business, not only in the interests of greater transparency, but also its strategic direction and the way we work with clients.”

Commenting on her appointment Julius said “the distinctive partnership structure of governance has demonstrated its value in creating [Deloitte’s] success, and I look forward to contributing to its further evolution in this new role as an independent non-executive with a special focus on the public interest dimension.”